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DA55 GUE

2006 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,020 mi
Last recorded160,020 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 GUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2019 160,020 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake back plates rusty but not weakened

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 149,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 139,446 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,435 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 133,430 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 129,096 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn out on both edges

Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,619 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 117,729 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 109,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 109,763 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 100,322 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 100,316 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,149 miles

front brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,879 miles

front brake discs slight worn

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre slight deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2009 52,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate water staind

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DA55 GUE is a 2006 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 GUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DA55 GUE is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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